Iraqi Plane Accidentally Bombs Baghdad, at Least Five Die
An Iraqi military plane accidentally bombed civilians in Baghdad's Ni'riya neighborhood Monday, killing at least five.
Walter Reed Military Medical Center Locked Down After Reported Gunshot
The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center campus in Bethesda, Md., was locked down by Montgomery County Police due to reports of a single shot fired.
South Carolina Lawmakers to Begin Confederate Flag Debate
The South Carolina General Assembly in Columbia is prepared to take up the controversial debate over the Confederate flag on Monday.
Watch Out for Disease-Carrying Insects This Summer
People who spend lots of time outdoors in the summer need to be careful about insect bites, an expert says.
Germany Breaks Temperature Record During European Heat Wave
Germany broke its heat record on Sunday after a 104.5 degree Fahrenheit temperature was documented, the hottest since records began in 1881.
Explosions in Jos, Nigeria, Kill at Least 44
At least 44 people died in two bomb attacks, believed to have been initiated by the militant Boko Haram, in Jos, Nigeria.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Resigns After Referendum Victory
Greece's Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis resigned Monday shortly after helping lead a historic financial referendum that rejected bailout demands from international creditors.
Maine Man Dead After Shooting Firework Off Head, Police Say
Maine saw its first firework-related death this holiday weekend since legalizing the pyrotechnic toys two years ago, news media reported Sunday.
U.S. Women Win World Cup, Defeats Japan 5-2
Forward Carli Lloyd completed a hat trick in the first 20 minutes of the game to help the United States win its third Women's World Cup title by beating Japan 5-2 in Sunday's championship match in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Greek Voters Reject Financial Bailout Plan
After weeks of posturing and refusals by Greece to accept to fiscal terms necessary to bail it out of deep fiscal trouble, Greek voters on Sunday effectively told creditors the same thing: Thanks, but no thanks.
William And Kate Christen Baby Daughter
Britain's Princess Charlotte -- the daughter of Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton -- was christened as planned Sunday at St. Mary Magdalene's Church on Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham estate.
Maine Reports First Fireworks Fatality Since 2012 Legalization
Police say 22-year-old Devon Staples was killed instantly after setting off a mortar tube atop his head.
VIDEO: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sings at Yankee Stadium on East Coast Tour
Baseball fans at Yankee Stadium in New York City were in for a treat when the Mormon Tabernacle Choir entertained the audience with patriotic music before the beginning of Friday night’s baseball game. The choir also sang the national anthem before the start of the game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.
Lazy Ants Slack Off While Their Comrades Work Extra Hard
Scientists say it's possible the idle ants serve some sort of purpose in their laziness, but they aren't sure what that purpose might be.